Water Collocations.docx

COLLOCATIONS

ADJECTIVES/NOUN + water

drinking water (=water that you can drink safely) There is no source of drinking water on the island. tap water (=water that comes out of a tap) The tap water is not safe to drink. bottled water (=water to drink that you buy in bottles) Sales of bottled water have rocketed. mineral water (=water that has natural substances in it, and is sold in bottles) The mineral water comes from the Scottish mountain. spring water (=water that comes naturally out of the ground and has not been treated with any chemicals, usually sold in bottles) I ordered a glass of spring water. running water (=water that comes out of a system of pipes into buildings) Only half the city’s houses had running water. fresh water (=water in lakes, rivers etc that does not contain salt) This bird is usually found in open country near fresh water. salt water (=water from the sea, or water to which salt has been added) He washed his hands in a pool of salt water. hard (=containing a lot of calcium) Hard water is formed as rainwater passes down through layers of limestone. soft (=not containing much calcium) In our area the water is quite soft.

Hot There isn't any hot water! Cold The water in the pool was pretty cold. lukewarm (=only slightly warm) Stir the yeast into lukewarm water. Clean Millions of people do not have access to clean drinking water. Dirty Diseases can be spread by dirty water. contaminated (=water that has harmful substances in it) They became ill from drinking contaminated water. Soapy Wash your hands with hot soapy water.

water + NOUN the water supply (=water and the lakes, reservoirs etc where it is stored ) A dam was built to improve the water supply. a water shortage There is a severe water shortage in many parts of the country.

Phrases a glass of water She poured herself a glass of water. a drink of water

He asked for a drink of water.

Verbs turn the water off/on (=turn a tap to stop water coming out of pipes or to let it come out) Turn the water off while you're brushing your teeth. water runs I let the cool water run down my back. water flows We watched the water flow under the bridge.